Calgary Chevra Kadisha: The Paradox of the Unthanked Volunteer
by Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton (AJNews) – Volunteers offer their time without requirement or obligation, and in doing so, connect with others pursuing a…
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Simple hamantaschen are often the tastiest – but some like them all dressed up
By Shannon Sarna (Nosher via JTA) – Sometimes the simple things are the most satisfying. And yes, I am talking about cookies. In the Northeast, we…
Howie Mandel, Bob Saget and other celebrities to read the Purim story for charity
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — A slew of Jewish comedians are teaming up for a Purim event to raise money for the Met Council, a…
Calgary wine-tasting bar working to weather COVID storm
By Jeremy Appel Calgarian Chris Fodor opened a tasting room at his urban winery in February 2020, and then we all know what happened. Fodor,…
B’nai Brith Calgary presents Michael Mostyn and a tribute to William Kohn at a special Zoominar: Mar. 7
(AJNews) – B’nai Brith Calgary Chapter 816 is welcoming special guest, Michael Mostyn, CEO of B’nai Brith Canada at a very special Zoom webinar on…